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Hi, thanks for visiting my media page! I’ve had the honor of being featured in numerous publications and podcasts, including Yoga Journal, Yoga International, and Pilates Unfiltered.

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As a Yoga Teacher, What’s Your Scope of Practice?


Is There a “Right Way” to Practice Plank Pose?


Why We Shouldn’t Demonize Thoracic Flexion in Yoga

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How to Make Boat Pose Easy


Why You May Want to Start Cross-Training for Chaturanga


The Future of Yoga: 3 Things Modern Postural Yoga Could Do Better


The Future of Yoga: 41 Teachers, Only 1 Way To Go

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Go For A Slide


Rolling Back by Trina Altman


Trina Altman: Deconstructing Yoga & Pilates

Other Reads:

Why We Need to Stop Comparing "Gym Bodies" and "Pilates Bodies"


Jenni Rawlings Yoga & Movement: What is a Yoga Teacher's Scope of Practice? by Trina Altman


Yoga International: Trina Altman on Yoga Deconstructed® and the Science of Modern Movement


Shut Up and Yoga: What To Look For In A Modern Yoga Teacher Training


Greatist: 10 Exercises Every Yogi Should Be Doing (but Probably Isn't)


Shut Up and Yoga: Rogue Yogi Real-Talk with Trina Altman: Fulfilling a serious need in the yoga scene


19 Yoga and Movement Teachers to Watch in 2019


Momentum Fest: Following in the Footsteps of the Original Disruptor


Balanced Body: Slide Like a Mermaid


Voyage LA


SHOUTOUT LA: Meet Trina Altman | Yoga Teacher & Movement Educator

Podcasts

Strength Training for Hypermobility: A Conversation with Trina Altman | Zebra Talks: Living Your Best Bendy Life


Ep 237: Strength and Hypermobility with Trina Altman | SelfKind with Erica Webb


The Cues We Use BONUS Pt 4: Trina Altman | Movement Logic


A Perimenopause Perspective with Trina Altman | Movement Logic


#73 | Yoga Deconstructed with Trina Altman | Movement Made Better


How to Make Empowered Choices with Trina Altman | The Movement Diaries


Behind the Scenes of Yoga Deconstructed® with Trina Altman | Teaching Yoga


Somatic Yoga Training with Trina Altman | Let's Talk Yoga


Voice Faking & Yoga with Trina Altman | Yoga Strong with Bonnie Weeks


What It REALLY Looks Like to Regress or Progress Movement with Trina Altman | The Mentor Sessions: Support & Strategy for Yoga Teachers


Somatics and Yoga with Trina Altman | The Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast


154 | Yoga Deconstructed | Feat. Trina Altman | Seeker + Sage Podcast


Trina Altman - "Yoga Deconstructed" | J. BROWN YOGA TALKS PODCAST


Yoga Sequencing with Somatics | The Connected Yoga Teacher


Deconstructing Yoga Sequencing and More with Trina Altman | Yoga Talk Podcast


Conversations for Yoga Teachers, Meet Trina Altman | Bare Bones Yoga


Trina Altman: Somatic Movement | Bent Over Wellness


Trina Altman: Somatics, Pain Science, Working for Yourself| Make Moves Podcast #007


Episode 40: Yoga And Pilates Deconstructed: A Multifaceted Approach To Movement with Trina Altman | Inspire Health Podcast


Yoga Deconstructed with Trina Altman | On and Off Your Mat Yoga Podcast


Trina Altmans Story | Titanium Blond


Yoga Talk Special: Live with Trina Altman | Yoga Talk Podcast


Creative Connections in Interdisciplinary Movement | Pies and Lattes


Integrating Modalities in Practice and Teaching | MINDFUL STRENGTH


Yoga Talk Podcast: Embracing More Movement Possibilities With Trina Altman | Yoga Talk Podcast


Episode 35: Trina Altman - Creator of Pilates Deconstructed and Yoga Deconstructed | The Masterful Art of Self Care


Trina Altman: Round 2 | Bent Over Wellness 2019


Raising the Bar with Modern Movement Science Education: Meet Inspirational Yoga and Movement Teachers  | Maria Kiekara August 2019


Pilates Unfiltered LIVE; Momentumfest 2019 | Pilates Unfiltered July 2019


Meet Trina Altman: Bringing a Fresh Approach to Teaching with the Logic to Back it up | Bare Bones Yoga July 17, 2019


Yoga Deconstructed® featuring Trina Altman | Danni Pomplun Podcast


Bent Over Wellness Podcast | Trina Altman: Getting Personal March 24, 2019


Ep 4: Trina Altman | Ball rolling, strength training, and picking the right modality for the job | Fitness & Fishnets  Feb 17, 2019


Ep 3: Trina Altman | There Is Nothing About You That Is Out Of Place | Embodiment Time February 15, 2019


Ep 008: Trina Altman | Variety in Practice and Social Interaction Through Movement | Practice Human January 12, 2019


A Creative Use of Props with Guest Teacher Trina Altman | Support + Strategy for Yoga Teachers Oct 16, 2018


Just Yoga: Conversations on Practice Sep 2, 2018


Trina Altman | On finding your unique teaching voice | Pies and Lattes Aug 25, 2018


Injury Prevention and Yoga Evolution with Trina Altman | Yoga Teacher Resource July 26, 2018


Trina Altman on Deconstructing Yoga & Building an Online Business | Mastering the Business of Yoga July 24. 2018


Bodhi Talk Live! Interview with Trina Altman by Sarah Garden and Colin Hall July 2, 2018


#sneakystrengthyoga Day 2: Trina Altman | Mindful Strength Podcast w/ Kathryn Bruni-Young Apr 25, 2018


Trina Altman – Teaching from the Inside | Behind the Podium Podcast Apr 12, 2018


Teacher Interviews: Trina Altman —From Goldman Sachs to Yoga, Injury, Rehab & Life Long Learning | Yoga Teacher Grad School Podcast April 3, 2018


Trina Altman: Deconstructing Yoga | Freedom Becomes You Podcast April 2, 2018


Deconstructing Yoga - with Trina Altman | The Embodiment Podcast Jan 21, 2018


Pilates Deconstructed® with Trina Altman and Kathryn Bruni-Young | Mindful Strength Podcast w/ Kathryn Bruni-Young Dec 24, 2017


Rogue Yogi Real - Talk Dec 14, 2017


Yoga Deconstructed® with Guest Teacher Trina Altman | The Mentor Sessions | Support + Strategy for Yoga Teachers Oct 10, 2017


Trina Altman: Deconstructing Yoga and Pilates | Pilates Unfiltered Sep 28, 2017


Trina Altman - "Interdisciplinary Movement" | J. Brown Yoga Talks Podcast Sep 25, 2017


Trina Altman Deconstructed: Making Mistakes + Moving Free | Thinking Pilates Podcast Aug 26, 2017


Trina Altman | Why people get hurt doing yoga | Moving Well Podcast June 22, 2017


Yoga, Trend-Drive Fitness, and Sustainable Health with Trina Altman | Earth Rise Podcast Jan 11, 2017


Trina Altman | Creating a sustainable yoga practice | Moving Well Podcast Jan 17, 2017


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Hodophile ✈️🏖️ & Dancing Queen 👑

What’s your favorite exercise for strong and sprin What’s your favorite exercise for strong and springy feet and ankles?#hiphopdance #groove3 #southbaypersonaltrainer #plyometrics #trainpower
For those of you who follow my stories, you’ve see For those of you who follow my stories, you’ve seen the fashion related content I’ve been sharing for the last couple of years, but I realized it’s time to share on my main feed.I’ve been feeling an emotional pull back to the 90s when I lived in NYC and worked in fashion, jewelry and textile design. Anyone else watching the show Love Story?About 20 years ago (I’m 53 now), I left that world behind to become a movement educator and with that came a wardrobe that was much more comfortable.But about two years ago, I realized it was time to find some regular “non-workout” clothes because I didn’t have any for the most part.🤷‍♀️.
Turns out that it’s much harder to shop for clothes when you aren’t working in fashion and around them all the time!Plus, shopping online is so different from shopping in stores so I knew I needed some help.
I feel very fortunate that a client of mine introduced me to @taraaquilinastyle because along with feeling very out of practice in the shopping arena, I was also going through the perimenopause/ menopause transition which meant I had a different body type than in my 20’s and made finding new clothes overwhelming.Tara and I worked to build a wardrobe for me one category at a time.We even tackled the really hard stuff like jeans, dresses and shoes and I’ve learned so much from the whole process.
There’s truly nothing better than knowing when you have to go somewhere that you already have things to wear that you love!
Most of you all know how much I love learning and that I learn best one on one.
I’ve always been a process oriented person because for me it’s all the little steps along the way that make the completion of a project worthwhile.
So here’s some outfits that I am so proud of and love wearing. It isn’t easy to find things that fit your body, your budget, AND that you love wearing.
If you’ve been struggling with any of these same issues, I highly recommend getting some help! It makes all the difference.
Thank you Tara!!! You are the best and I’m so grateful for you. 🙏🏼🥰🤗
Thank you @heybenallen for this fun @groov3dance Thank you @heybenallen for this fun  @groov3dance routine and thank you @azmanawi for your phenomenal teaching today!#hiphopdance #groove3 #southbaypersonaltrainer #britneyspears
Thank you @justneto for coming back to LA to teach Thank you @justneto for coming back to LA to teach us new choreography!!!And a huge thank you to my friend @mweisband for being my dance partner for two classes in a row on Sunday morning!#justinneto #prettywoman #royorbison
Thank you @reggiohallie for always bringing your s Thank you @reggiohallie for always bringing your special sauce to class every week at @bayclubs!P.S. The reason why at 53 years young I can do high impact/explosive movements in dance class is because I strength train with progressive overload and train plyometrics each week in my program.You are never too old to jump as long as you train for it!#lakergirl  #blondie #cardiodance #plyometricstraining #progressiveoverload
If you are in the 12th district of New York City, If you are in the 12th district of New York City, vote for Nina!
The Taylor Swift Eras drag show @beachestropicanaw The Taylor Swift Eras drag show @beachestropicanaweho was epic!! Thank you so much for inviting me @chelseadanaeyoga 🙏🏼🤗#taylorswiftdragbrunch #protectthedolls
Slower tempo and basic choreography is my jam!I Slower tempo and basic choreography is my jam!I was so happy to be able to FEEL the music today in class because I wasn’t constantly worried if I’d remember the choreography.Doing the same choreography two days in a row makes all the difference!I’m so grateful for @azmanawi my @groov3dance crew @bayclubs on Saturday and Sundays at 10:30 AM 🙏🏼💃🏼🎉🙌🏼#hiphopdance #groove3 #southbaypersonaltrainer
It’s been two years since I started taking dance c It’s been two years since I started taking dance classes regularly.One of the hardest things about learning to dance has been learning how to move QUICKLY.Another big challenge has been getting my left leg/foot to respond  to my brain 🧠 as quickly as the right side does.And the third biggest challenge has been learning a new movement vocabulary of dance moves.There’s something so gratifying about being a beginner.Each tiny achievement feels so satisfying, especially when you’re surrounded by other people in the class who are having fun while facing similar challenges.I’m lucky to have such great teachers over the past couple of years at the @bayclubs El Segundo and at @theplaygroundla in West Hollywood.Finally being able to get my left leg to do the footwork as fast as the right leg 🦵 in this clip felt like an “IG reel worthy share” so that I don’t forget it happened.And none of this dancing would be possible if it weren’t for all of the strength training I do each week.I feel very fortunate that I know how to program my strength training specifically for the dance moves that are most challenging for me.A huge thank you to those of you who have been cheering me on as I’ve posted dance videos over the last couple of years.🙏🏼I can feel the love! 🤗🥰Wishing you all a happy new year filled with joy, love, and lots of movement! 🥳💗#hiphopdance #groove3 #neverstoplearning #southbaypersonaltrainer
I’m trying to be better about sharing things from I’m trying to be better about sharing things from my stories on my grid. 2025 has been all about doing more fun things with friends and less work.Here’s some cherished memories from a night out in West Hollywood celebrating my friend @taraaquilinastyle ‘s birthday 🎉.I’ve lived in Los Angeles for 15 years but must admit I’ve been quite a workaholic until recently so this was my first time experiencing the nightlife in West Hollywood.It was so much fun!
Just me being happy that it’s 74 degrees outside i Just me being happy that it’s 74 degrees outside in December and that I’m in my garage gym lifting weights 🏋️‍♀️ in between client sessions.Also, I’m trying not to wear black workout clothes so here’s today’s magenta and forest green ensemble with pigtails (instead of a ponytail) to make bench pressing possible.#southbaypersonaltrainer #lasunshine #benchpress #pigtails #yogastrong
On Monday night, I took a SUPER fun and challengin On Monday night, I took a SUPER fun and challenging class with  @smcjumps @jazzitupstudios3 in Torrance!It felt a bit like the high impact aerobics I loved in the 80s, but while wearing bouncy rollerblades. 🛼And while the boots allow you to bounce, each one weighs a little over 4 pounds so I was really glad that I include loaded foot/ankle training through full range of motion at the hip in my strength training program. 💪🏼Sarah Michelle is an incredibly gifted master trainer, and all of the students in the class were warm and friendly.And while I was the only new person in class, everyone welcomed to me into their bouncing squad with encouragement and open arms.I rented boots and @funfanadix was super helpful.He made sure that I had the right size boots with the proper amount of spring on the bottom.My heart rate was definitely on the high end for me because it’s a 60 minute class with lots of jumping.I currently take some cardio dance classes that also have quite a bit of jumping, but not as much as this class so it was a great challenge and I’m excited to come back and do it again!As you all know, I love being a beginner. Finding new movement modalities that I am not good at, but there’s potential to improve is one of my favorite things to do.If you’re in LA and want go to this class together, lmk 💃🏼.#kangoojumps #reboundboots #gloriagaynor #abba #iwillsurvive #torrance
Dance class today with @nupeir_g at the @bayclubs Dance class today with @nupeir_g  at the @bayclubs was 🔥🎉Farzad nailing this super challenging plyometric drill he learned from @kaileesangalang @equinox #hiphopdanceAnd last, but not least, Farzad posing in his @taraaquilinastyle outfit before heading out to his Shakespeare class.
Life lately…💃🏼dancing @bayclubs with @marraj7 @ Life lately…💃🏼dancing @bayclubs with @marraj7 @nupeir_g , @coniseafood with @goose_face_killah , @groov3dance with @zackyindigo summit in Vegas💪🏼 weightlifting with @julesyoga & @amberkarnesofficial in LV and monkeying around in my garage gym on the squat rack
@chappellroan was pure magic last night 🪄 💕🧜🏽‍♀️🌈 @chappellroan was pure magic last night 🪄 💕🧜🏽‍♀️🌈I’ve been waiting for her to come to LA for sooo long and it finally happened!🎉
Life lately…🐶Taking Rocky out for a walk on a be Life lately…🐶Taking Rocky out for a walk on a beautiful sunny day in Potomac ☀️🎉 Flying trapeze class in DC with my niece Stella. Check out her layout! 🤩⚾️ Daddy (my brother) and Dad (Jerry) saw a baseball game down the street while Stella and I were in class.🎉 Night # 6 of celebrating Stella’s 12th birthday 🎂. Stella and Uncle Farzad both know how to stretch out their August birthday celebrations 😆📚Farzad’s first day of school so I made a sign for him. He’s taking a Shakespeare and Calculus for fun this semester.🪽Stella’s layout catch and splits catch at camp this summer.
True confessions …as a child I wanted to be in the True confessions …as a child I wanted to be in the circus so I could fly 🪽I first tried a trapeze class in 2010 when we moved to Los Angeles, but it hurt my shoulders and hands because they weren’t strong enough.I was 38 years old.15 years later at the age of 53, I decided to try it again for two reasons:1. I visited my 12 y/o niece Stella for her birthday and wanted to take a trapeze class with her. She spent lots of time at summer camp learning trapeze skills.2. I knew it would be different this time because of all the strength training that I do.I was confident that my shoulders and hands were completely capable of supporting my entire body weight for a two hour flying trapeze class.You know how they talk about being strong enough to play with your kids and grandkids?I think this is a perfect example of that 😉TLDR1. Progressively overload your Deadlifts, Lat Pulls/Band Assisted Pull-ups and Rows alongside your vertical and horizontal pushing lifts and you’ll be good to go in a flying trapeze class.2. My weekly 4x5 Toes to Bar drills are no doubt the reason why I could do the knee hang / hocks knee hang on the first try3. Sometimes when you THINK you can’t do something, it’s because you simply haven’t trained for it. It’s not because you are too “old”.Strength is specific.When you train for the thing you THINK you can’t do, you WILL prove yourself wrong.What can you do now that you couldn’t do when you were younger?#flyingtrapeze #trapezeartist
Did you know that progressive overload doesn’t alw Did you know that progressive overload doesn’t always mean increasing the amount of weight?It can be increasing your range of motion, doing a more advanced version of an exercise, progressing to not using grips on a deadlift etc.When you increase the range of motion, you’ll need to decrease the weight.That doesn’t mean that you aren’t implementing progressive overload because by increasing the range of motion and doing a more complicated version of a squat, you increase the time under tension and the mechanical work the muscles perform, forcing them to adapt and grow stronger.What are some of the ways you implement progressive overload into your programming?
When I have friends visit LA from out of town my f When I have friends visit LA from out of town my favorite thing to do is to take them to 2 @bayclubs back to back dance classes followed by the recovery room and end with lunch @cafevidala@lizzymulkey and I danced our hearts out in the cardio dance class at 10am with @ambersusa then got our hip hop groove on at 11am with @nupeir_gIt was Lizzy’s first time in the Recovery Room so we did the trifecta of Normatec boots, the Hydromassage Lounge Chair and the Cryo/Heat Lounge Chair…so relaxing 😎Then we caught up on everything over lunch before Lizzy biked back home to Venice.It was what I would call a perfect Thursday 💃🏼👯
Paris part 2 plus a couple of delicious food memor Paris part 2 plus a couple of delicious food memories from Prague 🇫🇷🇨🇿🍦🍰
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